Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons

Leftover Hamburger Bun Croutons
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We're all guilty of it — buying too many hamburger and hot dog buns for the summer barbecue only to be left with almost a whole pack left over. Don't toss those buns out! Use them to make delicious croutons.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
10
servings
Croutons
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 10-15 ounce hamburger or hot dog buns (day old)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt & pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Using a bread knife, cut buns into 1-1.5 inch pieces.
  3. Place bread cubes into a large bowl, add 1/3 cup oil, 1 tablespoon each oregano, garlic powder, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss using your hands until bread is well coated with oil and seasonings.
  4. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned all the way through.
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